Student accommodation in Edinburgh is big business these days, with developers keen to cash in on an affluent student population looking for comfortable accommodation in convenient locations.
With over 35,000 students studying at the University of Edinburgh alone, there’s a huge market to target.
But the developments can sometimes prove to be controversial, with local communities worried about the buildings themselves and potential antisocial behaviour.
Website www.Skyscrapercity.com keeps on top of things, thanks to the sterling continuing work of contributor Kenspeckle, and lists numerous developments across the city.
Here’s where the planned student blocks will be built, what they will look like, and when they will be built - from those set to be completed this year, to those that face being scrapped due to planning approval being rejected.
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13. Bangor Road
This development in the Bonnington area of Edinburgh would create a 172 students bedrooms along with a commercial space. Panning permission was refused and an appeal has now been lodged by developers. | Flow Design Architects
14. East Newington Place
This new 65 bed student residence in Newington was supposed to be completed by the end of last year but is now due to be finished by early 2026. | CDA
15. Ashley Place
The original planning application for this 229 bed student residence in Bonnington was refused. A new revised proposal is now at the pre-planning stage. | ISA Architects
16. Willowbrae Road
Located in the Northfield area, this 138 bed student residence with ground floor commercial unit was approved by planning chiefs on appeal. | One Foot Square Architecture + Design